Superior by Angela Saini Summary
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"Superior" dismantles race science's dangerous revival in our polarized world. Called "exceptional and damning" by Slate, Saini's "compelling, almost edible prose" exposes how scientific racism fuels white supremacy movements. What uncomfortable truths about your own beliefs will this "required reading for absolutely everyone" reveal?
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When Museums Tell Lies About Who We Are
Walk through London's British Museum and you're surrounded by artifacts that tell a story of human civilization-but whose story? Angela Saini's "Superior" forces us to confront an uncomfortable truth: the science we've trusted to explain human differences has, for centuries, been twisted to justify the unjustifiable. As genetic ancestry tests flood the market and nationalist movements surge worldwide, we're living through a moment when old myths about race are being repackaged in the language of DNA. The question isn't whether race exists biologically-science settled that debate-but why so many still cling to the belief that it does. What makes this exploration urgent is that it comes from a science journalist armed with evidence, not ideology, methodically revealing how our most respected institutions have weaponized research to create hierarchies where none exist.
The Handprints That Rewrite Human History and the Birth of Racial Categories
When Humans Became Zoo Exhibits and Science Justified Slavery
The Scientists Who Designed the Holocaust and Their International Support Network
The Scientists Who Refused to Quit and the Networks That Never Died
Your DNA Test Is Lying to You
Why We Keep Inventing Genetic Excuses
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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